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Black Mulberry

Morus nigra L.
Black Mulberry
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Morus nigra, known as Black Mulberry, is a species in the Moraceae family native to southwestern Asia. It has been cultivated for an extended period, making its exact natural range uncertain. The plant is recognized for having a high chromosome count.

Description

Morus nigra is a flowering plant in the Moraceae family, commonly called Black Mulberry. It originates from southwestern Asia but has been cultivated for so long that its original distribution is unclear. The species is notable for its large number of chromosomes. It is found in various regions, including Portugal Continental, HR, IE, CU, YE, Belgium, Flemish Region, BR, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, CY, GB, IT, PT, BW, DK, GR, Austria, and Bulgaria. The scientific name was first published in 1753.

Other common names

Black Mulberry

Distribution

Portugal Continental · HR · IE · CU · YE · Belgium · Flemish Region · BR · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · CY · GB · IT · PT · BW · DK · GR · Austria · Bulgaria · Corse (Corsica) · Cyprus · Slovakia · Channel Is. · Greece · Italy · Madeira · Romania · Sardegna (Sardinia) · Malta

Synonyms

Morus creticaMorus laciniataMorus petiolarisMorus siciliana

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